An accuser of professional baseball pitcher Trevor Bauer has been charged with felony fraud theft by extortion in Arizona. Darcy Adanna Esemonu allegedly deceived Bauer by falsely claiming she was pregnant with his child and requested money for an abortion, despite never being pregnant.
The indictment against Esemonu, made public recently, accuses her of obtaining benefits through fraudulent means from Bauer and another individual. It states that she used threats of exposing false information on social media to coerce the men into providing her with money and services.
Bauer, in a video statement, refuted Esemonu's claims, revealing that she demanded a significant sum of money and falsely accused him of sexual assault when he refused to comply. He provided evidence showing that Esemonu's assertions were fabricated, including negative pregnancy tests and a lack of medical records supporting her pregnancy claims.
Furthermore, Esemonu had filed a civil suit against Bauer, alleging battery, assault, and emotional distress. In response, Bauer countersued, shedding light on Esemonu's alleged pattern of deceit and extortion tactics.
Despite these legal battles, Bauer continues his professional baseball career, currently pitching in Mexico after a suspension from Major League Baseball in 2021. His on-field performance has been notable, with impressive statistics in recent seasons.
Notably, Bauer had previously settled a case with another accuser, Lindsey Hill, who accused him of abuse in 2021. Text messages revealed during the legal proceedings suggested a vindictive motive behind Hill's accusations.
The ongoing legal saga involving Bauer and his accusers underscores the complexities of addressing allegations of misconduct in professional sports and the importance of thorough investigations to uncover the truth.
